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More Information: Rhododendron 'April Gem'


R. 'April Gem' 
  Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, double, slightly fragrant, 1½" to 2" across, pure white.

Fragrant:  Yes slightly

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute or apiculate apex, cuneate base, 2" to 4" long, deep olive-green, retained 2-3 years. Broad, upright habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -25°F  ( -32°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     (minus Carolinianum Group x mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink') x (dauricum, album x dauricum)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Mehlquist

Registration Reference:  ARS 892

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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